Few permanent buildings were constructed, although a large area of forest and farm land was cleared on the flat floodplain in the Kennebecasis River valley.

The start of World War II saw the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division authorized in 1940 under the command of Major-General E.W.

The 8th Hussars (Princes Louise's) (Militia) continued to use facilities on the site until the early 70s when Camp Sussex was closed.

Modern-day Leonard Drive runs through the middle of the training camp and the modern Brigadier Milton Gregg VC Armoury has been constructed on a tiny portion of the former camp to house B Squadron 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's), a local armoured reserve unit.

A nearby rifle range on Fowler Avenue (and Creek Lane) that dates to the days of Camp Sussex remains DND property (fenced off) but is not used for training.